Bangladesh HP Team Defeats Victoria by 5 Wickets in Top End T20 Series

The Bangladesh High Performance (HP) cricket team continued their impressive run in Australia by defeating Victoria Cricket XI by five wickets in the ongoing Top End T20 Series. The comprehensive victory, achieved with 16 balls to spare, was staged in Darwin, Australia, on August 24, 2026.

This latest triumph marks the third consecutive win for the Bangladesh HP team in the tournament, a remarkable streak that has propelled them to the very top of the points table in the competition. The squad featured a lineup including Mohammad Rubel, Rakibul Hasan, عبدال গাফফার সাকলাইন (Abdul Ghaffar Saklain), Ripon Mondol, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Jisan Alam, Arifur Islam, Sabbir Rahman, Irfan Sukkur, and Shamim Patwari.

Opting to bat first, Victoria Cricket XI struggled to build momentum against a disciplined bowling attack and were eventually bowled out for 131 runs in 19.1 overs. Victoria's innings was primarily anchored by Sam Harper, who contributed 49 runs from 36 balls, and Will Sutherland, who added 30 runs off 25 deliveries before the side was completely dismantled.

Mohammad Rubel spearheaded the bowling department for the Bangladesh HP team with a phenomenal spell, claiming 4 wickets while conceding just 15 runs in his 4 overs. He was ably supported by Rakibul Hasan, who chipped in with 28 runs conceded while capturing 3 crucial wickets.

Chasing the modest target of 132, the Bangladesh HP team successfully overhauled the total thanks to solid contributions from the batters. Irfan Sukkur played a vital knock of 43 runs from 32 balls, while Shamim Patwari anchored the chase brilliantly with an unbeaten 51 runs off 33 deliveries to steer his side to victory.